The Tap, Ossett

The Tap is, as implied, a brewery tap for the Ossett brewery who took this place over in 2007. It retains an element of an alehouse despite inevitable Ossett-esque refurbishment. There’s some undressed brick, wood burning stoves, bare wood and slate flooring. Divided into two rooms by a wall which contains an inbuilt fire, the rear room is a pleasant place to while away a bit of time as it has a nice cosy feel; the other room is rather more spartan. No food is served here unlike the other nearby Ossett outlet the Old Vic. I was quite taken aback not to see the full range of Ossett brews which I found odd (just 4 on my visit…this is supposed to be a tap?) plus a couple of guests and (oddly) London Pride. Not a bad place, though I would have liked to have seen a more exciting range at the bar so left a little disappointed given the preamble. That said, it’s worth dropping in even if it isn’t a real 360 degree showcase.